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Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Janis Joplin

    Herself (archive footage)

  2. Cast 1

    Cat Power

    Narrator (voice)

  3. Cast 1

    D. A. Pennebaker

    Himself

  4. Cast 1

    Dick Cavett

    Himself

  5. Cast 1

    Peter Albin

    Himself

  6. Karleen Bennett

    Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

  7. Laura Joplin

    Herself - Janis Joplin's sister

  8. Michael Joplin

    Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

This was solid and very enjoyable. My lady and I are huge classic rock and blues aficionados, and we tend to especially enjoy biopics of great musicians, so when I found out this was out, it was a natural accompaniment with a big bottle of Chilean red wine for a date night indoors. Greatly talented yet ill-starred musicians that are quickly catapulted to superstardom only to die in hideous and tragic circumstances are particularly fascinating--and Janis Joplin certainly fits the bill. I'm not sure I've seen any other of Amy Berg's works, but this was very well thought out and made. I haven'...

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Original LanguageEnglish 

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